What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability and Utilities Technician position at 3V SIGMA USA INC?
SUMMARY
The Reliability and Utilities Technician plays a key role in supporting utility reliability programs, executing predictive maintenance tasks, and providing precision maintenance expertise. Additionally, they assist with ongoing reliability engineering efforts, including studies, improvement projects, and database management, while also offering feedback for continuous reliability improvement.
Maintains ISO / EFfCI requirements and certifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the Human Resources Department.
¨ Maintain Equipment Asset Health Database:
a. Compile and issue exception reports as needed.
b. Work closely with the Reliability Engineering team to ensure accurate data collection and analysis for reliability improvement initiatives.
c. Assist in developing reliability-centered maintenance strategies based on equipment criticality and failure modes.
d. Assist in database management to improve equipment library and reliability data tracking.
¨ Utilities Management:
a. Manage the Utility Reliability Program's daily tasks, focusing on maintaining critical utility assets.
b. Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities on utility systems.
c. Coordinate with third-party contractors during utility maintenance activities to ensure compliance with reliability standards.
d. Provide feedback to the Reliability Department based on daily round sheets and equipment familiarity, contributing to ongoing reliability improvement efforts.
¨ Predictive Maintenance:
a. Execute vibration routes based on asset criticality, analyzing vibration data to detect early signs of equipment degradation.
b. Perform infrared routes inspections on MCCs to identify potential electrical issues and prevent unplanned downtime.
c. Conduct ultrasonic surveys to identify and mitigate compressed air or steam leaks, optimizing energy efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.
¨ Precision Maintenance Expertise:
a. Develop expertise in precision maintenance techniques such as laser alignment, belt tensioning, and pump maintenance.
b. Provide training and guidance to maintenance technicians on precision maintenance best practices.
¨ Reliability Engineering Support:
a. Assist reliability engineers in conducting reliability studies, including failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and reliability modeling.
b. Participate in the development of reliability improvement projects and initiatives, contributing practical insights based on field experience.
c. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement reliability engineering principles and drive continuous improvement efforts.
¨ Adhere to all 3V Sigma USA Inc. Safety and Environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures including wearing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
¨ Follow all Reliability and Maintenance work process guidelines, policies, and procedures as well as provide feedback on gaps in processes
¨ Available to work rotating shifts and weekends
¨ Maintain housekeeping per QA internal audits
¨ Maintains ISO / EFfCI requirements and certifications
Requirements
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
¨ Degree in Engineering or 5 years precision maintenance experience.
¨ Knowledge of reliability engineering principles and methodologies.
¨ Experience in maintenance, condition monitoring, or reliability-focused roles preferred.
¨ Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical data.
¨ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
¨ Proficiency in database management and reporting tools.
¨ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
¨ Strong oral and written English language skills are required.
¨ The ability to read, analyze, and interpret instruction manuals or assembly requirements.
¨ Must demonstrate strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and an ability to partner with internal departments to ensure continuous production and service standards that maximize quality, reliability, efficiency and minimize costs.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
¨ High level of Math skills is required.
¨ Must be proficient in both metric/English conversions and arithmetic calculations.
¨ Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference.
¨ Must be able to calculate/convert various electrical, pressure, temperature, volume and distance properties
REASONING ABILITY
¨ Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
¨ The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
¨ Must be able to manage multiple priorities, sequence activities for optimum performance, and anticipate effects of others' actions on outcomes.
¨ Must have strong organizational, administrative, and social skills.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
¨ Preferred: Level I Certification in Vibration, Infrared, or Airborne Ultrasound or other reliability certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
¨ Must be able to routinely ascend and descend up to four flights of stairs in production areas.
¨ Frequent standing, reaching, bending, stretching, and walking may be required.
¨ Must constantly remain mentally alert.
¨ Must be able to wear respirator as needed.
¨ Must have (or be corrected to) 20/20 visual acuity. Must have good color perception.
¨ Occasional lifting up to 55 pounds is required.
¨ Must be able to understand and respond to instructions and alarms in the plant.
¨ Must be able to manage multiple priorities and normal levels of job stress.
¨ Must be available for irregular shift hours and frequent call-ins or callbacks.
¨ Occasionally work from a ladder or man-lift at heights up to 60 feet
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
¨ Minimal exposure to the elements
¨ Exposure to normal environmental temperatures
¨ Minimal exposure to extreme temperatures
¨ Frequent exposure to dusts, noise, and odors
¨ Occasionally exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
¨ Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, rather at all times, employment is at-will.
Benefits
Available Benefits include:- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- RX Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Vacation/PTO
- 401k Retirement Plan
ABOUT 3V SIGMA USA:
3V Sigma is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals with approximately 500 employees and 4 manufacturing facilities located in United States (Georgetown, SC) and in northern Italy (Mozzo, Grassobbio, Porto Marghera).
Our modern and fully equipped R&D department includes Synthesis and Technology facilities, Application testing centers and Analytical and Quality Control laboratories.
Team work is our way of approaching tasks: our chemists, process engineers, mechanical engineers, operation personnel and managers are continuously in collaboration. In this way, we have been able to create a solid and multidisciplinary technical culture which enables us to provide our customers with innovative technical solutions and with high quality, and price competitive products.
Our proprietary technologies and chemistries, customer support, consistent quality and continuous focus on innovation are what differentiates us from our competitors.
Our Mission is to serve industries supplying high quality and highly innovative products and to serve our customers providing unique solutions and outstanding technical support.
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3V is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
